Kinkajou

I like reading and have found some books on driving skills.

I specially like " Going Faster " by Carl Lopez.
This book covers a lot about driving a car on a track.

I also like " A twist of the Wrist " by Keith Code.
This one is more bike oriented but has a lot that applies to driving dinamics.

So what are your choices?

MungoZ06

I've read a bunch of stuff and watched the video "going faster" ... and I've decided that I need to practice heel/toe and master my braking techniques. ... seat time with a good instructor in the car ...
Book-wise, I'd buy Ross Bentley's books.
YMMV

folsomlarry

A great old book that is often quoted in newer books is "Driving in Competition" by Alan Johnson. Although pictures are dated, how he breaks down the various corners on a race track is very effective. With his method you can look at a course map and see which corners are the most important to work on for better lap times. I have read a lot of books on driving and I still think this is one of the best.

Larry

ajderzie

I like the Bob Bondurant book the best.

WNeal

The "Speed Secrets" series

bobmoore2

I like the Physics of Racing series. I'm a scientific kind of guy, I guess.

Great information. And you can't beat the price (free).

http://www.virtualracersedge.com/physics_of_racing.htm

UstaB-GS549

dmwhite

Cbntmn

ive watched the video going faster and now im reading the book. book is pretty technical and sometimes tough reading, but it is very helpfull.

I can see a lot of the mistakes im making and looking forward to more seat time to work them out.

Z06 Whisperer

Here's a thread from back in January that might have some info too!

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1596606

ghoffman

I like "Competition Driving" by Alain Prost. I think it is out of print, but I am sure it is available on-line somewhere. Prost won a few races:
85,86,89,93 F1 World Champion
83,84,88,90 World Runner-up
51 GP wins
798.5 championship points
106 podium finishes
41 fastest laps

gfacter

I have everyone of the books mentioned above, I also like Speed secrets 1 and 2 by Ross Bently, Drive to win Carrol Smith.

Taking Keith Code level 3 this August.

Kinkajou

That sounds great! Is it in Laguna Seca ?
What is included in level 3?

FasterIsBetter

My favorite book is a video:

http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Barber-Fa.../dp/B0006A9I2A

Books can explain things, the physics, etc., but there is nothing like seeing the racing line in motion. There is also a great video about driving Watkins Glen. Some of it is specific to the Glen, but there is a lot of great general driving instruction worked in as well, applicable to most any track you'd drive. If a picture is worth 1000 words, a video is worth a million, IMHO.

BQuicksilver

I've read "Going Faster" and the "Speed Secrets" series. Both are worthy, but Going Faster just broke down everything in a more detailed and scientific manner. Speed Secrets didn't have too much new vs Going Faster, though some unique points were made.

gfacter

Pocono PA,

It's a lot more body positioning, advanced drills and videotaping the sessions.

His courses have really improved my riding and driving.